The Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Milton Keynes
The Crown holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 9 Market Square, Stony Stratford, MK11 1BE
How it compares in Milton Keynes
A 2 is rare: only 30 of 2,271 rated places in Milton Keynes score this low, about one in 76. By contrast 77% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ← The Crown | |
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Crown the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2016 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| First Class Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Kassia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Kardamom Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Krust Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about The Crown
What is The Crown's food hygiene rating?
The Crown has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Milton Keynes Council on 13 October 2025.
Is The Crown safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Crown last inspected?
The Crown was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Crown?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while The Crown holds a 2. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Crown and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Milton Keynes, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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The Crown is one of 67 rated food businesses in Stony Stratford. See every hygiene rating in Stony Stratford →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk
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